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R419 GOU

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,695 mi
Last recorded67,695 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 GOU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2012 67,695 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 67,695 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,264 miles

Offside door mirror cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2011 64,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside door mirror cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2009 60,898 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 52,196 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 52,196 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 47,743 miles

offside rear wheel binding on

Pass 20 May 2005 44,664 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 214?

Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
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R419 GOU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 214 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R419 GOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 214 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R419 GOU registered?

R419 GOU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R419 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 GOU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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